About the role

  • Paralegal supporting a national retail and industrial portfolio at JLL. Negotiating and executing lease documents while ensuring compliance and accuracy in Melbourne or Sydney.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct, negotiate, certify, and execute documents relating to lease transactions while complying with client requirements and policies
  • Manage external solicitor fixed fee scope and control legal negotiation costs within budget parameters
  • Update and maintain transaction database and soft copy files ensuring complete accuracy and timely data updates
  • Certify documents for client execution, confirming accuracy, compliance with instructions, and alignment with client policies
  • Handle lease interpretations, general disputes, and other ad hoc legal matters as delegated
  • Build relationships with major landlord contacts and facilitate negotiation of national precedent documents
  • Support reporting, analysis, and attend meetings while maintaining risk and governance standards
  • Brainstorm and implement process improvements, policy updates, and template enhancements to drive innovation

Requirements

  • Legal or property qualifications and/or experience within a legal firm or retail 'landlord/tenant' organisation
  • Demonstrated understanding of leases, contracts, and Retail Legislation gained in property or legal industry
  • Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to maintain accurate data and work under tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and providing superior customer service
  • Contract and lease interpretation skills combined with proactive problem-solving capabilities

Benefits

  • Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
  • Private Health Insurance Discounts
  • Employee assistant program
  • Novated Lease for EV cars
  • Paid time off for volunteer work
  • Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
  • Premium offices

Job title

Paralegal – Retail & Industrial

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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